1
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
told him to get off for home before it got dark
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2
as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
breakfast helps you get off to a good start in the morning
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Recent Examples of get off
The British automaker, like Rivian and Lucid, has faced obstacles in its efforts to get off the ground, helped in no part by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Chapman told the deputies to get off his property, Ridgell said.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fox 32, the Chicago Sun-Times and CBS Chicago reported, citing prosecutors, that Elijah was getting off a CTA train with a 22-year-old man at the Clinton station in the Loop, when the 22-year-old grabbed money out of the hand of a man and exited the train with Elijah.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Tar Heels got off to a sprint of a start with an 83-yard drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring through the right side from 8 yards out, followed by forcing a quick punt.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For Californians – and often Arizonans – that means plenty of opportunities to watch SpaceX's Falcon 9 get off the ground from Santa Barbara County.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Colorado football’s third season under head coach Deion Sanders got off to a strong start Friday night in Boulder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Look no further than Brazil and India facing 50% tariffs while Russia gets off easy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The telescope got off the ground on March 12, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Chapman told the deputies to get off his property, Ridgell said.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Fox 32, the Chicago Sun-Times and CBS Chicago reported, citing prosecutors, that Elijah was getting off a CTA train with a 22-year-old man at the Clinton station in the Loop, when the 22-year-old grabbed money out of the hand of a man and exited the train with Elijah.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The Tar Heels got off to a sprint of a start with an 83-yard drive that ended with Caleb Hood scoring through the right side from 8 yards out, followed by forcing a quick punt.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For Californians – and often Arizonans – that means plenty of opportunities to watch SpaceX's Falcon 9 get off the ground from Santa Barbara County.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Colorado football’s third season under head coach Deion Sanders got off to a strong start Friday night in Boulder.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Look no further than Brazil and India facing 50% tariffs while Russia gets off easy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
The telescope got off the ground on March 12, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get off
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The United dressing room was said to be toxic and fractured when Mourinho departed, with Solskjaer would be the man to repair it.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Lock your home before departing.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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To counter the explosive projectiles, Russian tank crews began mounting homemade cages above their turrets to cushion the tanks from blasts.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The website’s mobile observatory — which moves about in search of clear skies — will this year be in Cyprus, where the partial eclipse phases occur 30 minutes after moonrise, with totality an hour after that.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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His convictions in the county date back almost 40 years, starting with a burglary in 1986.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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What started as a one-off Eventbrite invitation to a pop-up called Mic Drop Workshop has, seven years later, grown into the leading pipeline of women speakers ready for the stage; and the first stop for event planners eager to bring more female voices to the mic.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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As the two left the stage, Carey and Grande shared another hug and exited together.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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His first and only target came mid-way through the second quarter – taking a hit in the ribs and exiting the game.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Subsequently, Liddell highlights the importance of entrepreneurs commencing their journey with clear goals in place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Walt Disney Imagineering did not share when these updates would commence.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said the 22-year-old man did not go with him to the hospital.—
Christy Gutowski,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Get off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20off. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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